Difference between Primary Protection and Backup Protection:
The difference between primary protection and backup protection is given in table below
| Sl no | Primary Protection | Backup Protection |
| 1 | It is designed to protect the component parts of the power system. (i.e) main protection. | It is the second line of define in case of failure of the primary protection. |
| 2 | It is designed to operate instantaneously. | It is designed to operate with sufficient time delay. |
| 3 | Only faulty element above will be discounted. | Larger part of the power system is disconnected. |